Syria

Iran's Rouhani Affirms Support for Syria, Hizbullah

Iranian-Syrian ties will confront “enemies in the region, especially the Zionist regime,” says Iranian president-elect Hasan Rouhani.

Officials Urge Stronger Action on 'Unbearable' Syrian War

Top officials urge UN Security Council to take stronger action on Syrian civil war in which has already claimed the lives of 100,000 people.

Syria: Dozens of Bodies Found in Well

The civil war in Syria continues and atrocities are being committed on a daily basis, by both regime troops and rebels.

Top Syrian Rebel: Israel Attacked Missiles With Submarine

A top Syrian rebel official on Monday said that the IDF had indeed attacked Latakia over the weekend, with a submarine attack

Syrian Cleric: It's All the Jews' Fault

A Syrian cleric recently accused the Jews of being responsible for the ongoing civil strife throughout the Middle East.

Taliban Setting Up Base in Syria

The Pakistani Taliban have visited Syria to assess "the needs of the jihad", says an official with the organization.

Report: Israel Struck in Syria from the Sea

An Israeli submarine attacked an arms depot in Latakia last week, according to intelligence sources.

Syria: Clashes Escalate Between Free Syrian Army, Al Qaeda

Clashes between FSA, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, underline growing tensions between rebel factions

U.S. Officials: Israel Behind Recent Syria Airstrike

Unnamed U.S. officials tell CNN that Israel struck Russian-made missiles in Latakia, Syria last Friday.

Video: Syrian Rebels Destroy Military Checkpoint

Ahrar ash-Sham, a collection of jihadists fighting Assad, upload a video showing a car bomb ripping through a military checkpoint.

Syria: Al-Qaeda Linked Rebels Kill Free Syrian Army Officer

Syrian rebels linked to Al-Qaeda have killed a senior figure in the Western-backed Free Syrian army.

UN to Hizbullah: Stay Out of Syria Conflict

The Security Council called on Hizbullah to stop interfering in the civil war in Syria, though it failed to mention the group by name.

Iran, Syria to Seek Seats on UN Human Rights Council

Some of the most oppressive regimes, possibly including Iran and Syria, are vying to serve on United Nations' Human Rights Council.

Report: Russia Could Suspend Syria S-300 Sale for Golan Role

Russia badly wants its soldiers on the Golan as peacekeepers - and is willing to cancel its missile deal with Syria to do so, a report said

Rebels Hint that Israel Attacked in Syria

Syrian rebels claim that “foreign forces” destroyed advanced Russian anti-ship missiles in Latkia last week.

Russia Accuses Syrian Rebels of Using Sarin Gas

Russia's UN envoy says he handed over evidence which indicates that the rebels used sarin gas in March. White House skeptical.

Yaalon: We Don't Interfere in Other Countries, But...

Israel does not interfere in neighboring countries, but does act when its red lines are crossed, says Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.

Syrian Rebels Claim Responsibility for Beirut Blast

Liwa'a 313 claims responsibility for Tuesday's attack on Hizbullah stronghold.

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Video: Car Bomb Targets Beirut Hezbollah Stronghold

Syrian rebels previously threatened to target Shia group for supporting Assad regime. Attack raises concerns over regional stability.

Congress Holding Up Transfer of Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Congressional committees are holding up a plan to send U.S. weapons to Syrian rebels, according to U.S. sources.

Syria Rejects Proposal for Ramadan Ceasefire

Syria rejects the proposal by the opposition of a ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan.

Assad Dumps Compromise-Seeking al-Shaara

Vice President Farouk al-Sharaa, the only top official to advocate a compromise in the country's civil war, is out of Syria's leadership

Brotherhood Leader: Egyptian Army 'Worse Than the Jews'

Muslim Brotherhood officials and Egyptian Army officers traded accusations about the 'massacre' early Monday in Cairo

New Head of Syrian Opposition Offers Assad a Truce

Ahmad Jarba, the new president of the Syrian National Coalition, has offered a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan.

Explosions Rock Ammunition Depots in Syria

Explosions rocked several army ammunition depots in Latakia, possibly after they were targeted with rockets.

Gulf Countries Coordinating Sanctions on Hizbullah

Senior GCC officials met in Riyadh to coordinate sanctions against Hizbullah because of its support for the Syrian regime.

Syrian Jihadists Publicly Behead Catholic Priest

Terrorists behead priest accused of collaborating with Assad's regime, then post a video of the beheading online.

PM is ‘Ready to Enter Peace Tent Till White Smoke Comes Out’

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says he is ready to enter the “peace tent and stay in the ten until white smoke comes out.”

Gantz: The Flames Are Creeping Up on Nasrallah

Israel must be prepared for any scenario, say leaders who spoke at the graduation ceremony of the IAF's flight course.

Report: U.S. to Arm Syrian Rebels Within a Month

CIA moving weapons from a network of secret warehouses, plans to start arming Syrian rebels, according to officials.

Dagan to Netanyahu: You Want to Shoot? Shoot!

It's not wise to threaten Syrian President Bashar Assad at the present time, says former Mossad chief in response to PM's remarks.

Wounded Syrians Taken to Israel for Medical Treatment

Two wounded Syrians were admitted to Israel overnight for hospital treatment.

Syrian Rebels: Chemical Weapons Used in Damascus

Syrian government forces reportedly used chemical weapons against rebel-controlled areas in two Damascus neighborhoods.

Syrian Regime: Don’t Expect Assad’s Resignation at Geneva Talks

Opposition should not “bother” going to Geneva talks if they expect Syria's Bashar al-Assad to resign, says foreign minister.

Parents of Missing US Journalist Head to Syria

Parents of US journalist missing in Syria travel to Beirut, where they hope to "seek out people who can help facilitate his release."

Obama Taps Mideast Envoy As New Lebanon Ambassador

President Obama has nominated his special envoy for Middle East peace, David Hale, as the next US ambassador to Lebanon.

Battles for Aleppo, Damascus Raging in Syria

Syrian Army regulars and opposition forces have begun to battle in earnest for control of the northern commercial hub city of Aleppo.

16-Year-Old Syrian Taken for Treatment in Israel

Syrian teen wounded in the civil war taken to an Israeli hospital as another mortar from Syria explodes in the Golan.

Free Syrian Army Accuses Hizbullah of Using Chemical Weapons

The opposition Free Syrian Army says chemical weapons have been used in a Damascus town by Hizbullah terrorists.

Syrian Rebels: We've Received Heavy Weapons from Saudis

Rebel sources tell British newspaper that Saudi Arabia has supplied them with “Konkurs” anti-tank missiles.

Mortar Shell from Syria Explodes in Israel

The civil war in Syria once again spills into Israel, as a mortar shell explodes in an open area in the Golan Heights.

Fiji Offers More Troops to Golan Heights UN Force

Fiji has offered more than 500 troops to the UN Golan Heights peacekeeping force, say diplomats.

Assad Warns Europe: Arm the Rebels and Pay the Price

“If the Europeans deliver weapons (to rebels), Europe’s backyard will become a terrorists’ place," warns Syrian President.

Obama and Putin Continue to Disagree on Syria

U.S. and Russian Presidents agree that they disagree about Syria but promise to promote Geneva peace conference.

Thousands of Egyptian Islamists Rally for Syria Jihad

Thousands of Islamists rallied in Cairo on Friday in support of calls by Sunni Muslim clerics for a holy war against Syrian President Assad.

Report: France, Belgium, Saudis Send Weapons to Syrian Rebels

Reports on Monday said that Syrian rebels have begun receiving weapons from France and Belgium, via Saudi Arabia

Sarah Palin on Syrian Conflict: 'Let Allah Sort it Out'

Former United States vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin criticized President Barack Obama for his handing of the Syrian conflict.

Explosions Shake Damascus Military Airport

Two bombs struck a large military airport outside the Syrian capital of Damascus on Sunday night, the main rebel army said.

Hizbullah Trains Assad Forces for Aleppo Offensive

Some 80 thousand military forces trained by Hizbullah to launch a ground offensive to recapture Syria’s commercial city of Aleppo.

Jordan's King: We Can Defend Ourselves from Syria

Jordan’s King Abdullah II vows to protect his country from the civil war in Syria.

Syrian Minister: Morsi Should Close Israeli Embassy

Syria's Information Minister slams Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's decision to cut off all ties with Damascus.

Putin: Syrian Rebels Are Cannibals; Don't Arm Them

One does not need to support people who eat their enemies' bodies, says Russian President.

Bedouin Warns Syria's Assad Could Win, Death Toll Could Double

A Negev Bedouin predicts the Syrian death toll could even double and Bashar al-Assad will survive in office, thanks to Iran.

White House: No Plans for No-Fly Zone Over Syria

White House says a no-fly zone over Syria would be more difficult to set up than it was in Libya.

Nasrallah Vows Continued Support for Syria

Hizbullah will be wherever is needed in Syria, its leader promises.

Clinton Calls on Obama for More Force in Syria

Former US President Bill Clinton has called on President Barack Obama to back rebel forces against Syria's President Assad more forcefully.

Report: Israeli Pilots Training for Syria, Lebanon Threats

Israeli air force pilots are training daily to meet threats posed by instability in neighboring Syria and Lebanon.

Kerry: U.S. Considering Options to Help Rebels

The United States is considering what steps it can take to help the Syrian opposition, says Secretary of State.

Syrian Civil War an ‘Iranian Fight’ Says Think Tank Chief

A Gulf-based analyst quoted by The Washington Post says the Syrian civil war is Syrian no longer: now it's an Iranian fight to the finish.

Intel Minister Says Assad May Prevail in Syria

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz says he believes Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad may prevail in the civil war raging across the border.